Hill not fast enough in rain-shortened Pro Day

Freshman Malcolm Bunche wants to prove he belongs at LT

Shortly after the Miami cornerback ran his 40-yard dash at the Hurricanes' Pro Day on Thursday, the skies opened up and sent the players and NFL scouts in attendance scurrying for shelter.

With the field underwater after more than an hour of rain, only eight seniors had run the 40, so UM postponed the remainder of its pro day for March 25, the day after Florida State is slated to hold its own timing day.

Hill, who didn't receive an invitation to the NFL Combine, focused the majority of his pre-pro day training on getting his 40 time down to a 4.40.

Unfortunately, Hill clocked in at 4.52 and his hopes of having his name called on draft day diminished even further.

ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. was never very optimistic about the cornerback's chances.

"I'd be shocked if he was drafted," Kiper said.

Thursday was also scheduled to be the Hurricanes' first full-contact practice of the spring. Coach Al Golden wasn't going to let a little rain change that.

"This is a good transition day here with the pads on and it will be interesting to see how it all shakes out," Golden said.

For freshman Malcolm Bunche, it's a chance to prove he belongs.

The 6-foot-7, 320-pounder earned the top spot on the depth chart at left tackle, ahead of sophomore Seantrel Henderson, despite never playing a down.

"This is a great opportunity for him," Golden said.

Quick hits

•NFL coaches Bill Belichick (New England Patriots) and Mike Tomlin (Pittsburgh Steelers) were on hand for pro day, along with several former Hurricanes, including Warren Sapp, Jon Beason and Bernie Kosar.